For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts.
This is what the LORD says: You won't see any wind or rain, but that valley will be filled with water so that you, your livestock, and all your animals can drink.
God is promising to provide water in a miraculous way - without the usual signs of wind or rain - to meet the desperate needs of His people and their animals.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings 3, the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom were allied in a military campaign against Moab and became desperately short of water while marching through the desert. They consulted the prophet Elisha, who relayed a divine promise that God would provide water abundantly in the valley without any natural indicators like wind or rain. This miracle was essential for sustaining the armies and their animals during their expedition.
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